Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

BAGBOROUGH ROAD, TA2 7NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAGBOROUGH ROAD, TA2 7NA.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TA2 7NA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, TA2 7NA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA2 7NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bagborough Road, 0.3km from Wellsprings in Taunton. Administratively it sits within Taunton North ward and the Taunton Deane constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TA2 7NA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TA2 7NA are sourced from Output Area E00149306 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA2 7NA. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TA2 7NA has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences151
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting22
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Wellsprings Primary School

Good309 pupils0.2 km
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Priorswood Primary School

Good165 pupils0.5 km
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The Taunton Academy

Requires Improvement811 pupils0.7 km
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The Sky Academy

Inadequate75 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Selworthy Special School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Lyngford Park Primary School

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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North Town Academy

Good495 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greenway Motors Ltd0.9 km
  • Your Local0.5 km
  • Wilfs Old Workshop0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Lydia's Cakes0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taunton Vale Sports Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Obridge1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Blue Ocean0.4 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Kings Fish&Chips0.6 km
  • Thousand Sunny Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Just Spice0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Waggon0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Great Western Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taunton0.9 km
  • Bridgwater13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Enmore Road0.1 km
  • Foundation House0.1 km
  • Foundation House0.1 km
  • Crocombe Road0.1 km
  • Eastwick Avenue0.2 km